Free pay calculator

Biweekly vs Semimonthly Calculator

Compare gross check size for 26 versus 24 pay periods.

How this calculator works

Annual salary ÷ 26 versus annual salary ÷ 24.

Worked example

A $72,000 salary is $2,769.23 biweekly or $3,000 semimonthly; annual gross is unchanged.

Assumptions and limits

Inputs are treated as non-negative U.S. dollar amounts. Results are rounded to cents where useful. This tool is for planning and does not determine legal eligibility, payroll compliance, or final tax liability.

Related calculators

Estimate take-home pay · Hourly to salary · Compare states · Methodology